[Tigers] FW: Re: air cleaner stud

[Stu]

My Mk1a (stock carb.) has a wing nut, that was there when I bought it, as
owner #3, in 1977.  No clearance problem that I've noticed,  even though I
have to put a couple washers under it to tighten things down enough..

Stu



On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 7:55 PM Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:

> Jim
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>                 I’m using a wing nut and it seems to have clearance.
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> I’m just looking to verify original parts.
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> Anyone have know they have original parts?
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> Ron Fraser
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> *From:* jimdamelio <jimdamelio at verizon.net>
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2021 7:50 PM
> *To:* Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com>
> *Cc:* tigers at Autox.Team.Net
> *Subject:* RE: [Tigers] FW: Re: air cleaner stud
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> Ron,
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> I do not know if the washer is original.  I'm sure it isn't,  since the
> parts book states 1/2".  Maybe an original owner can verify.  Guess a wing
> nut wasn't used for clearance reasons.
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> From: Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com>
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> Date: 1/21/21 7:34 PM (GMT-05:00)
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> To: 'jimdamelio' <jimdamelio at verizon.net>
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> Cc: tigers at Autox.Team.Net
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> Subject: RE: [Tigers] FW: Re: air cleaner stud
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> Jim
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>                 Thank you for the picture.
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> The washer appears to have an OD of ¾”.
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> Is that correct?
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> Do you know for sure that is the original washer?
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> I ask because the Parts List indicates that washer is ½” OD.
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> Ron Fraser
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> *From:* Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *jimdamelio
> via Tigers
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2021 5:45 PM
> *To:* tigers at Autox.Team.Net
> *Subject:* [Tigers] FW: Re: air cleaner stud
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> Should have sent this to the list, but didn't reply all.
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> As far as I know these are original from my MKIA.  I bought the car in
> 1977.  The nut on the stud are one piece. Sure the stud is original. But
> not sure if the air cleaner nut and washer are.
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> Jim D
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> From: jimdamelio <jimdamelio at verizon.net>
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> Date: 1/21/21 4:26 PM (GMT-05:00)
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> To: Jay <jay.laifman at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Tigers] air cleaner stud
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> From: Jay <jay.laifman at gmail.com>
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> Date: 1/21/21 3:20 PM (GMT-05:00)
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> To: Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com>
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> Cc: Tigers <tigers at Autox.Team.Net>
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> Subject: Re: [Tigers] air cleaner stud
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> I don’t know.  But I do know that when I first got the Tiger, with stock
> air cleaner, but Holley carb, I overtightened the air cleaner nut.  This
> caused the top to bow, and hit air intake tubes in the carbs.  The car ran,
> but not well.  It took a while, but I was sure glad when I solved that
> one.  I don’t know if the stock carb doesn’t have this problem, or if the
> modified parts prevent this from happening.  But, I thought I’d mention it
> in case it helps make sure the fit is right.
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> On Jan 21, 2021, at 11:48 AM, Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:
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> Anyone have pictures of these original stock parts?
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> 1224657                Stud – air cleaner
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> 9550040                Nut – ¼” UNC
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> 9067015                Washer, ¼” plain              ¼” x ½” OD
> 16-gauge steel
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> Also looking for the length of the stud.
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> The stud I have is 3.78” long.
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> I originally thought the stud was a modified Ford part but looking at the
> stud it looks formed to this length not cut.
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> There is no Ford part # associated with the air cleaner stud part only the
> Rootes # - made me curious.
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> Thanks
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> To all – stay well, stay safe
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> Ron Fraser
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